Anugrah Kumar

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  Nov 4, 2023

  Dozens of Church of England bishops want to allow clergy same-sex civil marriages

  More than 40 Church of England bishops and senior church figures have expressed their desire to see an end to the denomination's ban on same-sex marriage among clergy.

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  Nov 3, 2023

  Judge denies 8-month-old Indi Gregory right to further treatment in Italy

  A United Kingdom court has blocked the transfer of 8-month-old Indi Gregory, who is on life support fighting a rare mitochondrial disease, to Italy for medical treatment. The baby girl is under treatment at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

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  Nov 2, 2023

  #DearElon: Free speech advocates urge Musk to thwart gov’t censorship

  Free speech advocates are urging Elon Musk to extend his support for those facing discrimination over X posts to those suffering government censorship. The call comes on the first anniversary of Musk taking the reins as CEO of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

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  Oct 30, 2023

  United Nations experts warn Nigerian blasphemy laws violate international human rights

  United Nations human rights experts have issued a joint letter to Nigeria’s government, stating that the country’s blasphemy laws infringe on international human rights standards.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  Christian councilman reinstated after suspension for saying ‘pride is sin,’ rebuking lewd parades

  A local councilmember in Britain, King Lawal, has been reinstated to his former position at North Northamptonshire Unitary Council after a suspension lasting several months for a tweet he posted that called pride “a sin, not a virtue,” based on his Christian beliefs.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54

  Matthew Perry, the prominent actor famously known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit NBC sitcom “Friends,” died in his Los Angeles-area home at the age of 54. Conflicting reports initially suggested drowning as a cause, while the circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.

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  Oct 29, 2023

  Israel sends troops into Gaza, begins next phase of war against Hamas: ‘It will be long and difficult’

  Israel has initiated a new phase in its war against Hamas, expanding its military operations to include ground forces in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the decision aims to destroy Hamas’ governmental and military capabilities and to secure the release of hostages.

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  Oct 28, 2023

  Maine mass shooting suspect found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound

  The body of the suspected shooter in Wednesday's Maine rampage that left 18 dead and 13 injured was found dead ending a two-day manhunt, according to officials.

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  Oct 24, 2023

  Hamas releases 2 more hostages from Gaza amid ongoing conflict

  Two more hostages — elderly Israeli women abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7 — have been freed following mediation efforts by Egyptian and Qatari officials. Reports indicate that diplomatic initiatives are underway to secure the release of about 50 additional hostages.

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  Oct 23, 2023

  Family members of Hamas hostages speak out at Geneva rally, demand international action

  Family members of those kidnapped by Hamas were joined by hundreds Sunday in taking to the streets outside the United Nations offices in Geneva, Switzerland, to demand the release of the terror group's hostages and call for international action.